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D338 DFP

1987 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

199,273 mi
Last recorded199,273 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2006
Typical for 1987 Jaguar Xj82,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD338 DFP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2006 199,273 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all suspension bushes perished,suspension components corroded

ball joint boots perished and startin to split

front exhaust pipe slight blow

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nsf washer inoperative

nsr.osr tyres perished and cracked

oil leak

osf,nsf brake discs worn and scored

osf,osr,nsf,nsr wheel bearings slight play

osr tyre sas nail in tread

poor welding repair to underside of vehicle,coverd in mud

Fail 18 Mar 2006 199,134 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r shocker getting weak †o/s/f inner anti roll bar bush worn †o/s/f shocker top fitment in poor condition

rear pads getting low †rear axle beam heavily corroded †exhaust blow from downpipe area

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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D338 DFP is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1987 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 82,138 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D338 DFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D338 DFP registered?

D338 DFP is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D338 DFP safe to buy?

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